When wanting to exit our solar system, do we have to always go outward from the sun in the direction of the other planets? Or can we simply travel “north”?

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When wanting to exit our solar system, do we have to always go outward from the sun in the direction of the other planets? Or can we simply travel “north”?

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Well there’s no “north” in space but if you mean can we travel above or below the plane of the solar system, sure, you can go any direction you want. We just don’t because there’s nothing there. Also it’s harder because we can’t take advantage of gravity assists from the planets to help us leave the solar system.